After being hammered 4-nil in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona have pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history to progress to the quarter-finals with a 6-1 (6-5 on aggregate) win.
A 2-nil halftime lead had the Catalan side in a strong position, but a valuable away goal to PSG through Edison Cavani had the Parisians primed to progress.
However, with only two minutes left in regulation time, Neymar scored with a delightful free-kick, before he put Barcelona within one goal of the unlikeliest of comebacks from the penalty spot.
That final goal came with 15 seconds left in injury time, Neymar clipping a lofted pass into the box which Sergi Roberto slid onto to guide into the net, putting Barcelona into the quarter-finals in the process.
» Full match report: Neymar leads Barca to the unlikeliest of comebacks
Barcelona will be looking to pull off a miraculous Champions League comeback when they host Paris Saint-Germain. Join The Roar from 6:45am AEDT for live scores and commentary.
When Barcelona entered the Parc des Princes in Paris two weeks ago, nothing could prepare them for what was about to come.
Angel Di Maria and Edinson Cavani celebrated their birthdays in style, both scoring to guide their side to a stunning 4-nil win over a team comprised of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar de Silva.
Julian Draxler also got himself on the scoresheet in the victory.
PSG are coming off three-straight wins, and sit atop the Ligue 1 table. If they can take their momentum into Spain and keep their eye on the ball, they will have secured a historic Champions League win.
However, Barcelona are looking for the historic Champions League comeback, and if PSG can beat them by four, they have the quality to do the same.
Leaders in a tight La Liga race, Barcelona find themselves in an unfamiliar position at risk of going into next season with no major honours.
Messi, Neymar and Suarez were shut down by an incredible PSG defence, however they will be going all out with the attack in the second leg. They know a lot needs to go their way if they are to pull off a near-impossible task.
The PSG fans made the Parc des Princes a cauldron, but at the Camp Nou, the Barcelona fans will be looking to do the same.
Prediction
Barcelona have progressed past the Round of 16 in their last nine seasons, however it seems unlikely they will make it 10.
Further, with the all-out attack required to get back into the game, they are at risk of conceding themselves on the counter.
Expect Barcelona to somewhat redeem themselves, but don’t expect to see them in the next stage.
Barcelona 3 – 1 Paris Saint-Germain
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punter
Guest
I laugh at your laugh.
Euromob
Guest
Who says something negative about Euro Football??? We laugh at Aussie Football, that's all.
punter
Guest
So did I, same scoreline
Nemesis
Guest
Thanks, Ben. That is, indeed a conundrum! Having said that, Neymar & Messi both were allowed to enter the UK for the Group Stage in November - Barcelona played Man City in Manchester & Celtic in Glasgow.
Ben of Phnom Penh
Roar Guru
My reply is being moderated, possibly as I used the proper name for the Gunners so I shall attempt it again with a slight modification....... UEFA is concerned that as the UK would not let Aurier in (Gunners v PSG) as he was in the middle of an appeal against an assault conviction that Neymar and Messi may be denied entry on similar grounds as they are in the midst of proceedings relating to tax evasion. http://www.goal.com/en/news/8/main/2017/02/27/33122402/imagine-if-they-didnt-let-messi-and-neymar-in-aurier-episode
Ben of Phnom Penh
Roar Guru
*comment edited due to the dreaded Gunners* - adjusted comment below.
Nemesis
Guest
Why? What are the issues?
Ben of Phnom Penh
Roar Guru
If Barcelona make the final in Cardiff some interesting conundrums may be in store.
jamesb
Guest
There's no words to describe it.
Nemesis
Guest
Too funny. People whose daily routine is to post negative comments about football now want to tell us how great this game is.
Brian
Guest
Wow! Leaving for work when it was 3-1 was a big mistake
Timoti342
Guest
Everything is easy for Barcelona yes we did it
Timoti342
Guest
Yesssssssssss weeeeeeeeee cannnnnnnnnn
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Thanks Stevo. Ill be buzzing for the rest of the day. I was actually at the Parc des Princes for the first leg - it was incredible. I can only imagine what it was like at Camp Nou. Not even a fan of Barca (in the slightest), but credit where credit is due - what a finish.
Jeff dustby
Guest
Best fane I have watched for a decade
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Good work Isaac. Game will live long in the memory that's for sure :)
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Thank you to everyone who joined The Roar for this live blog. It was the most unbelievable game I have ever seen, since the Iran-Iraq quarter-final in Canberra in the AFC Asian Cup. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
FULL TIME: Barcelona 6 - 1 Paris Saint-Germain (Barcelona win 6-5 on aggregate)
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90+6' - The referee blows for full time. Unbelievable. The fans from both sides are crying in the stands - tears of joy for the Barcelona fans, and tears of sadness for the Parisians. One of the most incredible comebacks of all time. BARCELONA 6 (6) – (5) 1 PSG
Stevo
Roar Rookie
No, I refuse to believe what I've just seen! Incredible game.